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Olney Theatre Center Puts ‘The Royale’ in the Boxing Ring

In 1905, Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of becoming the first African American boxer to fight for the heavyweight championship. Despite racking up a string of vicious …

On Exhibit

Glenstone Museum Shows the Work of Contemporary Artist Rirkrit Tiravanija

By Lisa Traiger

FEAR EATS THE SOUL by Rirkrit Tiravanija blurs the boundaries between art and life, a key aspect of the artist’s practice that has led him at times to abandon the art …

In Concert

ChorSymphonica Presents Third Annual Wheaton …

By Ellyn Wexler

Exploring Montgomery , Fall Fun

A Host of Halloween 2019 Events and Programs Haunt …

By Ellyn Wexler

History + Heritage

BlackRock Center for the Arts Introduces Diwali Festival

By Peggy Vaughn

FEATURED EVENTS

Spotlight

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Presented by Imagination Stage

Sep 28

Oct 27

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Beloved by children for generations, Eric Carle’s children’s books come off the page and onto the stage in an unforgettable theatrical...

Dong Xi World Music Concert

Presented by Takoma Park Arts

Oct 25

Dong Xi World Music Concert

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center

In a unique concert spanning cultures, Chinese dulcimer player Chao Tian They and percussionist Tom Teasley combine musical traditions in their...

BSO Presents Mozart Violin Concerto

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Oct 26

BSO Presents Mozart Violin Concerto

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Violin phenom Stefan Jackiw returns to the BSO in a program of Viennese masterpieces, led by rising young Austrian conductor David Danzmayr. From...

The Music of ABBA

Presented by National Philharmonic

Nov 02

The Music of ABBA

Presented by National Philharmonic at Music Center at Strathmore

The production has all the features a great ABBA show needs, talented musicians and breathtaking singers … you will quickly see why ARRIVAL FROM...

Tula's Halloween

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 02 - 03

Tula's Halloween

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Come for the drag show, stay for the dance! Following last season’s sold-out, blow-out debut, the inimitable Tula is back for a spook-tacular drag...

Tali Rubinstein

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 16

Tali Rubinstein

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

An NYC-based recorder player, singer, and composer from Israel, Tali was professionally trained in classical baroque and renaissance music from a...

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Free

Skywatching

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 26

Skywatching

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Observatory Park

Using the City’s telescopes, look for Saturn with its rings and one of the visible nebula in the Milky Way. Hands-on activities and the observatory...

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 26

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Stop by the museum in costume for a special prize. Then make a Halloween craft.

Youth Fall Fest!

Presented by Gandhi Brigade Youth Media

Oct 27

Youth Fall Fest!

Presented by Gandhi Brigade Youth Media at Silver Spring Library

Gandhi Brigade Youth Media is excited to host the first ever YOUTH FALL FEST in downtown Silver Spring on Sunday October 27th!

Revels Play Space

Presented by Washington Revels

Oct 29

Revels Play Space

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Enter a world of play and journey with your little ones through some of the parts and pieces that make up Revels performances and...

Mini Voyageurs

Presented by Washington Revels

Oct 31

Mini Voyageurs

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Embark on a global voyage through children’s literature and music! In our new Mini Voyageurs program, picture books come to life through songs,...

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 31

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Stop by the museum in costume for a special prize. Then make a Halloween craft.

USG Undergraduate Expo

Presented by The Universities at Shady Grove

Nov 02

USG Undergraduate Expo

Presented by The Universities at Shady Grove at The Universities at Shady Grove

Jump-start your future by visiting the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) on November 2. At USG, nine Maryland universities offer their most in-demand...

Contemporary Conversation with Joshua Johnson

Presented by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County

Nov 02

Contemporary Conversation with Joshua Johnson

Presented by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County at The Wheaton Public Library

Join journalist Joshua Johnson in conversation about how his NPR program 1A acts as a national mirror – taking the time to help America look at...

Shifting the Paradigm: A night of collective imagination

Presented by Gandhi Brigade Youth Media

Nov 05

Shifting the Paradigm: A night of collective imagination

Presented by Gandhi Brigade Youth Media at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

“We cannot create what we can’t imagine.” – Lucille Clifton Come see the premiere of GB Youth Media’s new short film, “The Paradigm Shift(s)” and...

Fantasies and Realities of Poldark's Cornwall

Presented by Takoma Park Arts

Nov 07

Fantasies and Realities of Poldark's Cornwall

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center

In the wildly popular British TV series Poldark, the fantasies of Georgian England and its historical realities aren’t far apart. Captain Ross...

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Kids + Family

Fall After-School Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels

Sep 16

Nov 22

Fall After-School Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels at Washington Revels

Give your child a great foundation in the arts this Autumn in Washington Revels’ play-based, globally minded after-school workshops. “Revels...

Pumpkin Trolleyfest

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum

Oct 19 - 27

Pumpkin Trolleyfest

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

Pumpkin Trolleyfest inclues trips to Pinson’s Pumpkin Market from 12:30pm to 3:50pm Pumpkin tokens are available in the Museum Shop.

Fall Frolic

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Oct 26

Fall Frolic

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

Fall Frolic is a festive Halloween-themed family event that is open to the public for visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore the arts through...

Saturday Family Story Sessions

Presented by Strathmore

Sep 21

Oct 26

Saturday Family Story Sessions

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Four Saturdays this fall, families enjoy diverse and dynamic programs from some of the best storytellers in our area. At Strathmore’s Saturday...

Len Piper's Pinocchio

Presented by the Puppet Co.

Oct 17

Nov 22

Len Piper's Pinocchio

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

A life-size marionette version of Carlo Collodi’s classic children’s tale, created in the 1960s by the father of the Puppet Co.’s co-founder,...

StoryTime Station

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Oct 22

StoryTime Station

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

The Gaithersburg Community Museum invites you and your child to enjoy monthly book readings during “StoryTime Station,” an enriching 45-minute...

Celebrate Artivate!

Presented by Artivate

Oct 25

Celebrate Artivate!

Presented by Artivate at VisArts

Party with a Purpose! Since 1995, Artivate has presented arts-based learning programs, taught by professional teaching artists representing a wide...

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Victorian Lyric Opera Company and Arts on the Green

Oct 26

Nov 03

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Victorian Lyric Opera Company and Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

In this operatic retelling of a classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood recounts the events of the day she went to visit her granny. Who knew...

BOO! A Safe Halloween Event at Ellsworth Place

Presented by Ellsworth Place

Oct 31

BOO! A Safe Halloween Event at Ellsworth Place

Presented by Ellsworth Place at Ellsworth Place

Ellsworth Place invites families to participate in an evening of Spooktacular fun this Halloween that will have them “BOO”ing from 6 p.m. until 8...

The Velveteen Rabbit

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC

Nov 15

Jan 01

The Velveteen Rabbit

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

A World Premiere Play The Velveteen Rabbit November 15, 2019–January 1, 2020 Directed by Jenna Duncan Based on the book by Margery Williams Adapted...

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Art

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery

Ongoing

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery will reopen to the public on April 6 and stay open through December. The Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from...

"THE NEW WAVE" by Vian Borchert

Presented by The Framer's Choice Gallery

Sep 01

Oct 31

"THE NEW WAVE" by Vian Borchert

Presented by The Framer's Choice Gallery at The Framer's Choice Gallery

Artist Vian Borchert’s latest modern abstract paintings are presented at her Solo art exhibition “The New Wave” at The Framer’s Choice...

CreativitY, with a capital WHY?

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Sep 05

Nov 24

CreativitY, with a capital WHY?

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

An exhibit of creative people at work captured in action by professional photographer Larry Marc Levine. Mr. Levine is interested in watching...

Latino Art League of Greater Washington DC Gallery Exhibit

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Sep 06

Oct 28

Latino Art League of Greater Washington DC Gallery Exhibit

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Gaithersburg and The Latino Art League (TLAL) of Greater Washington DC present an exhibition...

Olney Art Association Gallery Exhibit and Reception

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Sep 13

Nov 10

Olney Art Association Gallery Exhibit and Reception

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Kentlands Mansion

Arts on the Green presents a collection of works by members of the Olney Art Association in a juried exhibition hosted for the third year at...

Senior Art Club

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 18

Nov 13

Senior Art Club

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

In this class for older adults, our teaching artists will guide you step-by-step through art techniques designed to promote emotional and physical...

ABCs of Art (drop in)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 20

Dec 20

ABCs of Art (drop in)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Join CREATE for this weekly drop-in group designed especially for babies and toddlers, and their caregivers. Each week we’ll read a fun new story...

Elizabeth Casqueiro: Ballyhoo

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Sep 21

Nov 02

Elizabeth Casqueiro: Ballyhoo

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Focused on the games, comics, and advertisements which influenced her while she was growing up in Portugal, Elizabeth Casqueiro pays tribute to the...

Tom Greaves: Middlemost Daft

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Sep 21

Nov 02

Tom Greaves: Middlemost Daft

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

In a series of assemblages depicting the middle of an unfinished short story, Tom Greaves challenges the viewer to question what is real and what is...

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice | A Collaborative Community Art Project

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Sep 27

Nov 10

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice | A Collaborative Community Art Project

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Under One Roof: Raise Your Voice A Collaborative Community Art Project GOLDMAN ART GALLERY September 27 – November 10 Wednesday, October 16, 4:30...

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Music

Bernard Ebb Songwriting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Sep 12

Nov 08

Bernard Ebb Songwriting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

2020 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards – Call for Songwriters The sixth annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards is seeking the best local songwriters! The...

Josanne Francis & Chao Tian

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 24

Josanne Francis & Chao Tian

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Josanne Francis and Chao Tian first met as members of Strathmore’s Artist in Residence Class of 2018, and we are still reeling from their debut...

Van Morrison & Bruce Springsteen Album Tributes

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 25

Van Morrison & Bruce Springsteen Album Tributes

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Get ready for a best of the ’70s sing-along at AMP! Known for paying tribute to rock’s biggest bands, Newmyer Flyer brings together DC’s finest...

Leonard, Coleman & Blunt

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 26

Leonard, Coleman & Blunt

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

“Get ready!” because here comes LCB, the former lead singers of three of pop music’s most legendary vocal groups: The Temptations, The...

Tamburitzans present ‘Symbols – Expressions of Culture’

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

Oct 27

Tamburitzans present ‘Symbols – Expressions of Culture’

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

The Tamburitzans present their 83rd season show ‘Symbols – Expressions of Culture’. A live 2-hour event of music, song and dance celebrating...

Open Rehearsal with the Rockville Brass Band

Presented by Rockville Brass Band

Oct 27

Open Rehearsal with the Rockville Brass Band

Presented by Rockville Brass Band at The Landon School

Rockville Brass Band will be holding a 4-hour open rehearsal with brass band director and clinician Gareth Pritchard. This open rehearsal is free and...

John E. Marlow Guitar Series Presents Manuel Barrueco - USA

Presented by John E. Marlow Guitar Series and Levine Music

Oct 27

John E. Marlow Guitar Series Presents Manuel Barrueco - USA

Presented by John E. Marlow Guitar Series and Levine Music at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

Manuel will perform a program dedicated to the history and and connection between Cuba and Spain. Hear the Spanish and African influences on Cuban...

Dia de los Muertos at ArtsBarn

Presented by New Orchestra of Washington

Nov 02

Dia de los Muertos at ArtsBarn

Presented by New Orchestra of Washington at Arts Barn

Día de los Muertos, Spanish for “Day of the Dead,” is a beloved Mexican holiday where family and friends gather to pray and remember those who...

Santoor and Tabla Performance by Vinay Desai and Monir Hossain

Presented by Gandhi Memorial Center

Nov 02

Santoor and Tabla Performance by Vinay Desai and Monir Hossain

Presented by Gandhi Memorial Center at Gandhi Memorial Center

Initially, Vinay Desai received knowledge in vocal/harmonium/tabla from Shafiq Rahman in his teens. After completing his college in both...

The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts

Presented by Washington Musica Viva

Nov 02

The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts

Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

Fourth in a series of 8 house concerts devoted to exploring the history and development of the piano trio genre, focusing on masterpieces of the...

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Theatre

Practicing Performance in Rockville

Presented by ArtStream Inc.

Sep 03

Oct 22

Practicing Performance in Rockville

Presented by ArtStream Inc. at Twinbrook Community Center

Actors will inspire each other to create unique performance pieces. Improvisation, storytelling, songwriting – the possibilities are endless in...

"Fakespeare" in Silver Spring

Presented by ArtStream Inc.

Sep 03

Oct 22

"Fakespeare" in Silver Spring

Presented by ArtStream Inc. at Round House Theatre Education Center

Improvise and create your own take on classic tales. Ever wanted to play Hamlet? Or Jane Eyre? How about Robin Hood? We will update these tales for...

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theatre: Deadline

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 25 - 27

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theatre: Deadline

Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

SteamedPunk! Ventures is due to drop their biggest app yet and energy billows through the office, but it’s not all positive. There’s a kink in...

"Seussical" presented by Rockville Musical Theatre

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

Oct 25

Nov 10

"Seussical" presented by Rockville Musical Theatre

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

“Oh, the thinks you can think’ when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Music by Stephen Flaherty...

Conor McPherson's PORT AUTHORITY

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company

Oct 25

Nov 17

Conor McPherson's PORT AUTHORITY

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company at The Writer's Center

A tale of the lost loves and missed opportunities of three generations of Dublin men. Per New York Times’ Ben Brantley, “Port Authority is a haunting...

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 26

Nov 03

Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

On a beautiful day, a caped girl sets off through the woods to visit her ailing grandmother—but she’s not the only one out for a stroll. You know...

Young Artists of America Presents Once Upon a Mattress

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore

Oct 27

Young Artists of America Presents Once Upon a Mattress

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Emmy® Award-winning organization will kick off their 2019/2020 season with Once Upon a Mattress in Concert. The production will feature over 140...

Tolton - From Slave to Priest

Presented by Living Arts Concert Series

Nov 01

Tolton - From Slave to Priest

Presented by Living Arts Concert Series at Resurrection Catholic Church

Tolton: From Slave to Priest, the powerful live production performed by actor Jim Coleman and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke...

Story District's Horror Show

Presented by Strathmore

Nov 01

Story District's Horror Show

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Celebrate Halloween at AMP and enjoy a line-up of eight hilarious and heartfelt true stories about real horror shows: situations that went oh-so-very...

Churchill Among Savages

Presented by Inclusive Arts Ensemble

Nov 02

Churchill Among Savages

Presented by Inclusive Arts Ensemble at JCC Kreeger Auditorium

“Churchill Among Savages,” a new play written and directed by Dr. Nishi Chawla, will be presented Sat., Nov. 2. While Churchill has been revered in...

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